You look and your "CUTE LITTLE PUPPY" you just recently fell in love with and brought home, is chewing your $100 shoes. This wasn't in the agreement! What to do, what to do?! You can get your puppy to stop chewing!
Things You'll Need
- chew toys!
Instructions
First off you want to "Puppy proof" your home- Yes, just like you would with a baby. Puppies are like babies, They are teething and the chewing feels very good on their teeth. Do not leave items you do not want ruined on the floor. Pick your shoes up. Do not leave loose electrical cords. Cover them or if you wont be around simply unplug them first then pull them up off the floor. Make it Puppy safe!
Buy your baby chew toys. Get a few of them so puppy has some things to chew on.
Do NOT keep puppies or dogs locked up all day. They need excersize and lots of play time. This alone, lessens the chance of them "getting into trouble!" A bored dog or puppy will look for things to do.
If you do see your puppy chewing on something he/she is not supposed to, FIRMLY SAY NO, stop. Then sit there near it, do not remove it right away, and make sure puppy doesn't chew again. If he does, say no and stop him again.
Good Luck! You can and will get your puppy to stop chewing!